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Ministry of Defence
ARMY WORKING ROUND THE CLOCK SINCE SATURDAY TO RESTORE NORMALCY IN THE STATE
Kolkata, 26th May, 2020
In order to deal with the massive devastation caused by the Cyclone Amphan, the army has been deployed since 23rd May for the restoration of essential infrastructure and services on the request made by the Government of West Bengal. Since then five columns of army, each consisting of thirty five personnel drawn from various regiments, have been working round the clock to bring back normalcy in the devastated areas. With the professional skills and herculean effort of the Armed Forces large parts of the affected areas have now been cleared and have become accessible to general public.
The army had been deployed to assist the civil administration in Kolkata and North and South 24 parganas. Army personnel equipped with sophisticated and most modern tree cutting tools were put into operation. Powerful payloaders were employed to quickly remove the tree trunks to clear thoroughfares. Hand-held manual saws, wire cutters, chain saw cutters, choppers and other equipments were also used by the team.
Today the team is working at Behala, Bidhan Nagar, Rashbehari, Kankulia Road, Gariahat Road, Southern Avenue, Ballygunj and Diamond Harbour.
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Special Service and Features
S.G.Panickertakes over as Regional Executive Director, Southern Region, AAI, Chennai
S.G. Panicker has taken over as the Regional Executive Director, Southern Region, Airports Authority of India, Chennai on 14.11.2022.
S.G.Panicker is an Engineering Graduate in Electrical from the University of Kerala. He has also done his MBA with specialisation in HRM.
He started his career in Fertilizer and Chemical Travancore Limited , Udyogamondal, Kerala in July 1989and also worked with Central Public Works Department, Augrangabad / Maharashtra from 1991 to 1993.
Joined erstwhile National Airports Authority in the year 1993 as Asst.Executive Engineer at Mumbai, Western Regional Office, he served in Electrical Engg. Dept from Manager to Joint General Manager positions and executed various projects of Terminal Buildings, Operational area, Control Towers etc. Alsohe worked at AAI Corporate Head Quarters, New Delhi in Planning and awardednew Terminal Buildings at Bhopal, Indore and Aurangabad Airports.
Further, S.G. Panicker has served as General Manager from June, 2016 to Oct, 2022 at Trichy Project, Chennai Airport, Chennai Regional Headquarters, Northern and Eastern Regional Head Quarters.
Assumedthe charge as Regional Executive Director, Southern Region, Chennai on 14.11.2022 at Chennai, he will be overseeing the activities of 26 airports across the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry and one UT, carrying out Airport Operations, Communication Navigation Surveillance and Air Traffic Management services, giving utmost importance to the infrastructure development at almost all the airports.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the demise of renowned Radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed profound grief on the passing away of renowned Radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao today. In a facebook post, he called Dr. Kakarla as an excellent hospital administrator who was known for his integrity, professionalism, hard work and discipline.
Following is the full text of the Vice President’s condolence message -
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of renowned Radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao Garu. A Padma Shri recipient, Dr. Kakarla, as he was popularly known, contributed richly to the field of medicine. He is widely credited with the development of the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences  in Hyderabad into a reputed super specialty hospital when he was its Director.
Dr Kakarla was also an excellent hospital administrator and known for his integrity, professionalism, hard work and discipline. He was dedicated to his profession.
It is also widely known that he had returned to India from the USA following a request by the then Chief Minister, Shri N T Rama Rao and served the motherland with dedication.
Apart from serving in different positions during his long and distinguished career, including Professor of Radiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, he was also the Founder President of the Telugu Association of North America .
I convey my deepest condolences to Dr Kakarla’s family members.
Om Shanti!”
Ministry of Rural Development
SRLM staff trained by DAY-NRLM to support rural communities during second wave of COVID-19
Nearly 14,000 staff from the State, District and Block across the SRLMs were trained online as the resource persons
Training also focussed on COVID-19 appropriate behaviours, vaccines, health seeking behaviours and immunity building
Around 2.5 crore SHG members, community cadres, CRPs, Social Action committees and CLF office bearers have been trained by May 16
In response to the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases, Deendayal Antodayay Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development initiated online trainings for State Rural Livelihoods Mission  staff across 34 states and union territories under its fold. This was to capacitate SRLM staff to roll-out trainings for over 69 lakh Self-Help Groups  under DAY-NRLM’s network. Training focussed on COVID-19 appropriate behaviours, COVID-19 vaccines, health seeking behaviours and immunity building. The trainings were conducted during 9th to 12th April, 2021 as an emergency response to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 14,000 staff from the State, District and Block across the SRLMs were trained as the resource persons in the on-line trainings. Another session on management of asymptomatic and mild cases at home and other related issues was also conducted during 7th to 11th May, 2021. SRLMs have conducted training for Community Resource Persons  who are working as point persons for awareness generation and information sharing at the grassroot level.
The sessions highlighted information on accessing Covishield and Covaxin vaccines and obtaining required certification. They also detailed side effects felt with both vaccines to tackle apprehensions on vaccine use. Prevalent rumours in rural areas were elicited from participants and were addressed. Standard resource material is also shared with the state teams for conducting the training up to the SHG level. As on 16th May 2021, around 2,47,09,348 SHG members, 1,39,612 community cadres, 1,20,552 CRPs, 11,833 Social Action committees and 41,336 CLF office bearers have been trained.
Participants had the opportunity to share challenges faced and exchange ideas and experiences of rolling out behaviour change interventions given restrictions on travel and group meetings. During the training, an interaction with the expert working with COVID-19 patients in AIIMS, Jhajjar Haryana was also organized. The participants could get their doubts clarified regarding use of double masks, vaccination, post COVID-19 care etc.
As the government of India’s flagship poverty alleviation scheme, DAY-NRLM is mandated to work with women from the poorest households. The sessions also highlighted appropriate social protection schemes that could be leveraged by women from rural households to deal with economic shocks brought on by illness and loss of livelihoods.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Bhupender Yadav announces addition of 500 beds to ESIC Medical College & hospital, Faridabad
Shri Yadav inaugurates new services at the Bone Marrow Transplant Centre and state of the art Skill Lab
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav announced addition of 500 beds to the 650-bed hospital attached with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad. Shri Yadav unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda and inaugurated new services at the Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, state of the art Skill Lab; and a Gymnasium for students at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, today.
Speaking at the event, Shri Yadav said that use of latest technologies viz. construction monitoring dashboard, hospital monitoring dash board, etc. in ESIC will help in improving its service delivery mechanism. He said that following the directions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, entire governance mechanism including that of ESIC is ensuring transparency in its administration and service delivery. He further emphasized upon selflessness and obedience as the guiding principles for fulfillment of life’s missions.
Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal in his address appreciated the works being done by ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad. He stressed upon the value of good governance and rapid growth the country is making under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
State of the art Skill Lab
To provide technical and behavioural education to the students pursuing medical studies a state-of-the-art Skill Lab has been set up at a cost of Rs 5 crore. The skill labs and specialized practical skills training facilities are a firmly established part of medical education that offer the possibility of training in clinical procedures in a safe environment. Through the new lab, training will be given to practically teach vital skills including injection, pumping of the heart, activities of different parts of the body and methods of treatment.
Advance services at Bone Marrow Transplantation  Facility
Advance services at the Bone Marrow Transplantation  Centre including increase in the number of beds to four with high-tech BMT centre with Laminar Air Flow with HEPA filters has been started at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad. The cost of each transplant which is around 18 lakhs in major Government hospitals, is provided free of cost to ESIC beneficiaries.
The event was graced by MLA, Badkhal, Smt. Seema Trikha; DG, ESIC, Dr. Rajendra Kumar; Dean ESIC Medical College, Faridabad, Dr. Asim Das, and Shri Gopal Sharma.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Cabinet approves ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package for allocation of foodgrains to the migrants / stranded migrants
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for allocation of foodgrains from Central Pool to approximately 8 crore migrants / stranded migrants @ 5 kg per person per month  for two months free of cost.
It would entail an estimated food subsidy of about Rs.2,982.27 crore. Further the expenditure towards intra-state transportation and handling charges and dealer’s margin / additional dealer margin will account for about 127.25 crore which will borne fully by Central Government. Accordingly, the total subsidy from the Government of India is estimated at about of Rs.3,109.52 crore.
The allocation will ease the hardships faced by migrant / stranded migrants due to economic disruption caused by COVID-19.
Ministry of Defence
LIST OF COAS COMMENDATION CARD AWARDEE
List of COAS Commendation Card awardee on the occasion of Independence Day 2023 is enclosed as mentioned below :-
Attached file :- List of pers being Awarded COAS Commendation Card Aug 2023.
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Ministry of Steel
MECON , Ministry of Steel , celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
MECON Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Steel, has undertaken various activities to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence .
Flag Code of India and its importance was displayed at strategic locations under which importance of the Flag, Do’s and Don’ts of hoisting the Flag and other important aspects of National Flag were displayed at the entrance of the headquarter of MECON, just before the Independence Day to make the employees and visitors aware of the Flag Code of India.
Freedom Fighters have sacrificed their lives, fighting for our country. Creatives, depicting the lives of our Freedom fighters, were displayed at strategic locations in the office premises with a firm belief that this would inspire and motivate all to fight against injustice and would inculcate a sense of responsibility towards our duties. These creatives depicted the selfless sacrifice of our Freedom fighters for the country.
Independence Day too was celebrated at all Offices of MECON with great zeal and enthusiasm, following all the directives in the context of Covid-19.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Khelo India Youth Games: Andaman’s Celestina picks up third gold, equals her own record
Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ Celestina Chelobroy equalled her own record in the Khelo India Youth Games, pedalling away to her third gold medal in cycling on Tuesday at the IG Velodrome in New Delhi.
The 19-year-old, another fully-rounded cyclist from the Union Territory’s much vaunted cycling nursery, had collected her first two gold medals, the Team Sprint  and Individual Sprint 200m events, on Monday itself.
She rounded up her tally on Day 2 of the event, clinching the keirin 1500m gold, to match her own 2020 Khelo Games exploits.
Celestina’s haul is even more commendable as she was in doubt for this edition, with a shoulder injury forcing her to take a break from cycling.
“I have recovered from the injury that I had suffered in the National Championships in Jaipur. I was a little apprehensive before I got into the drome. But once I got there, I felt good and I am glad that I came through,” she said.
“The Khelo India Youth Games is one of the biggest stages for young Indian sportspersons. The medals I had won in Guwahati were a huge confidence-booster,” Celestina, whose best show was in last year’s National Championships in Hyderabad where she won five medals, said.
“I was initiated into cycling by my father, Bedford,” Celestina said. Her display of raw talent in the 2018 National Championships made National coach RK Sharma rope her into the National Academy in Delhi. “It is a nice feeling when you train with a number of cyclists. As a kid, I loved challenges and that helped me make a mark.”
Now, the innate potential of the youngster is being honed at the National Academy. Though cycling made its debut in the Khelo India Games only in 2020, Celestina has been a Khelo India scholar since August 2018 and has been training at Sports Authority of India’s world class velodrome in the National capital.
Car Nicobar boasts of a grand cycling legacy. Back in the 90s, gifted cyclists started to emerge from these picturesque Islands. Today, this Union Territory is a veritable nursery for cycling, with the likes of Deboarah Herold and Esow Alban emerging as inspirations for a younger generation of riders.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Bavla–Bagodara Highway, Ahmedabad.
(The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed anguish due to the loss of lives in an unfortunate road accident on Bavla–Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad today. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In a tweet, the Vice-President said:
"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic road accident on the Bavla–Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured."
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs meeting of Board of Trustees of PM CARES Fund
PM lauds people of India for contributing wholeheartedly to PM CARES
PM CARES to work with a larger perspective of responding to emergency and distress situations, not only through relief assistance, but also taking mitigation measures and capacity building
Hon’ble Justice K.T. Thomas, former Judge, Supreme Court, Shri Karia Munda, former Deputy Speaker and Shri Ratan Tata Join as Trustees of the PM CARES Fund
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund on 20.09.2022.
A presentation was made on the various initiatives undertaken with the help of PM CARES Fund, including the PM CARES for Children scheme which is supporting 4345 children. Trustees appreciated the role played by the fund at a crucial time for the country. PM Shri Narendra Modi appreciated the people of the country for contributing wholeheartedly to PM CARES Fund.
It was discussed that PM CARES has a larger vision on effectively responding to emergency and distress situations, not only through relief assistance, but also taking mitigation measures and capacity building.
Prime Minister welcomed the Trustees for becoming an integral part of the PM CARES Fund.
The meeting was attended by Trustees of the PM CARES Fund, i.e. Union Home Minister and Union Finance Minister as also, the newly nominated trustees of the PM CARES Fund:
- Justice K.T. Thomas, Former Judge, Supreme Court,
- Shri Kariya Munda, Former Deputy Speaker,
- Shri Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons.
The Trust further decided to nominate following eminent persons for constitution of Advisory Board to PM CARES Fund:
- Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, Former Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Smt. Sudha Murthy, Former Chairperson, Infosys Foundation
- Shri Anand Shah, Co-founder of Teach for India and Former CEO of Indicorps and Piramal Foundation.
Prime Minister said that participation of new Trustees and Advisors will provide wider perspectives to the functioning of the PM CARES Fund. Their vast experience of public life would impart further vigour in making the fund more responsive to various public needs.
Special Service and Features
11th Convocation of IIST held
The 11th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology  in Thiruvananthapuram was held at Thiruvananthapuram. Dr K Radhakrishnan, Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the Indian Institute of Technology  Council and former chairperson of ISRO inaugurated the event. He said that IIST will evolve as the beacon of futuristic knowledge, culture and ethics of the national space sector in its strive to gain prominence in ‘New Space Age'. Chancellor Dr B N Suresh presided over the function. He said that IIST had phenomenal all-round success in every sphere of activities including education, research, innovation, etc. Shri S Somanath, Chairman ISRO, President IIST Governing Body urged the graduating students to be the brand ambassadors of India’s intellectual prowess. A total of 275 degrees were awarded at the convocation. 135 students from BTech, 18 students from Dual Degree, 97 students from M tech and 25 students in Ph D received the degrees. Gold medals to meritorious students were also awarded at the event. Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director IIST & VSSC presented the convocation report with a commitment that the institute will strive for academic and research excellence. Dr V Narayanan, Director LPSC also attended the event.
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Ministry of Coal
Clarification on Coal Supply to Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station
By Western Coal Fields Ltd
With reference to a news item published in the Chandrapur, Maharashtra and Kolkata editions of a leading English newspaper on reported coal shortage, Western Coalfields Ltd  has clarified the position as follows:-
The Annual Contracted Quantity of coal to Mahagenco which is agreed by WCL under the Fuel Supply Agreement  is 23.14 Million Tonnes. Against the prorated contracted quantity of 18.68 million tonnes up to 29th January, 2022, WCL had supplied 18.96 million tonnes of coal, the materialisation of which is at 101.5 % of the contractual commitment. As per the flexi-utlisation plan, Mahagenco has the option to distribute the quantity despatched from the Coal Companies to any of its power stations. WCL also endeavour to make power station- wise distribution of allocation of coal as per the priorities indicated by Mahagenco.
The despatch to Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station  during the current month  is 8.96 Lakh tonnes against the prorated Monthly Contracted Quantity of 9.13 Lakh tonnes, at 98% materialisation level. Thus, currently, WCL is supplying the contracted quantity of coal to CSTPS under the FSA.
In addition to the FSA, Mahagenco has also entered into a MOU with WCL for supply of 83.20 lakh tonnes of coal against bridge linkage. Supplies under Bridge linkage is on best effort basis by the Coal Companies of CIL and the supplies in bridge linkage are till such time the power generator is able to meet its fuel requirement from the captive mine allocated to it. As per the MOU, this quantity is to be lifted by Mahagenco by road mode. Mahagenco has lifted 43.50 lakh tonnes by road against the bridge linkage. However, against the total allocation against bridge linkage, Mahagenco had made distribution of only 2.61 lakh tonnes of coal to CSTPS. Mahagenco could have increased the allocation of coal lifted against the bridge linkage to CSTPS to build up the stock.
Nevertheless, WCL is making all efforts on SOS basis to boost the supplies and to build up the stock at CSTPS. CIL is also taking steps to ensure movement of 3 rakes per day from MCL to Mahagenco, besides facilitating movement of rakes against the coal lifted by Mahagenco from SECL through washery circuit.
Ministry of Defence
DG AFMS gets nod to recruit Ex-AMC/SSC medical officers
The Ministry of Defence has issued an order to Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services  for recruitment of Ex-Army Medical Corps /Short Service Commission  medical officers. Under the ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme, 400 ex-AMC/SSC medical officers, released between 2017 and 2021, are expected to be recruited on contract basis for a maximum period of 11 months.
The order, dated May 08, 2021, says fixed monthly lump sum amount will be admissible by deducting the basic pension from the salary drawn at the time of retirement plus specialist pay wherever applicable. The amount would remain unchanged for the term of the contract and no other allowances would be paid. The medical officers to be recruited are required to be medically fit as per civilian standards.
It may be recalled that Ministry of Defence has taken several steps to mobilise additional manpower to assist the civil administration to tide over the current COVID-19 situation. The AFMS has already deployed additional doctors, including specialists, super specialists and paramedics, at various hospitals, while Short Service Commissioned doctors of AFMS have been granted extension till December 31, 2021 which has augmented the strength by 238 more doctors. Medical professionals, recently retired from AFMS, have also been redeployed to further bolster the work force of health professionals.
In addition, ex-Defence doctors have been roped in to provide online free consultation on e-Sanjeevani OPD to all citizens of the country. The service can be availed on the website https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. Additional contractual staff has also been temporarily hired in 51 high pressure Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme  polyclinics for night duty for three months to cater to the veterans and their dependents.
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